Casio CDP-S160 vs Kawai CA501
| Casio CDP-S160 | Kawai CA501 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | — | Grand Feel Compact action (88 wooden keys) |
| Polyphony | 64 | 256 |
| Sounds / presets | 10 | 45 |
| Speakers | 16 W | 100 W |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| USB audio | No | No |
| Weight | 10.5 kg | 66 kg |
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Release month | 1 | 4 |
| Status | current | current |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Casio CDP-S160 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (10.5 kg vs 66 kg).
- Choose the Kawai CA501 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (64 vs 256).
- Choose the Kawai CA501 if you want more variety of built-in voices (10 vs 45).
- Choose the Kawai CA501 if you practise out loud without an amp (16 W vs 100 W).
- Choose the Kawai CA501 if you want wireless MIDI/audio from a phone or tablet.
Full spec sheets: Casio CDP-S160 · Kawai CA501. Rows with a highlighted background differ.